Oracle Database Administrator

Weir ESCO

Philippines

Remote

Purpose of Role: The primary purpose of this role is to ensure security, performance and ongoing management of critical divisional applications and related Oracle databases (both on-prem and cloud-based). Responsibilities will include database administration and troubleshooting, maintenance, backup and recovery, code control/migration and user administration. Every day brings new challenges and the chance to make a significant impact for the organization.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

ESCO Corporation is an independent developer and manufacturer of highly engineered wear parts and replacement products. ESCO engineers, manufactures and services mission critical equipment used by companies in mining, industrial, and construction industries. With more than 100 years of experience in the science of metals, alloys and wear materials, ESCO is recognized as an industry leader delivering innovative products and customer engineered solutions that enhance customer productivity and safety.

ESCO employees are pioneering innovators, motivated equally by the challenge of solving customers’ trickiest problems and the pleasure of working with great colleagues. We recognize the importance of working together to develop smart and sustainable solutions for the constant challenges that arise in a global marketplace.

The Oracle Applications DBA will assist the business with critical database administration activities including refreshing or cloning production, test backup and recovery scenarios

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring critical nightly processing
• Research performance issues as they arise
• Clone/refresh databases and R12 applications systems
• RMAN backup and recoveries to clone/duplicate database as well as recover database
• Comfortable installing Oracle software and completing disaster recovery tests
• Identify database blocking sessions and clear out the correct session without disrupting operations by clearing a waiting session accidentally
• Support local users with DBA requests which can include providing SQL trace and tkprof files, plus other debug files from the servers that end users are not allowed to access
• The Oracle Applications DBA will also be required to provide Oracle Applications Administration support such as creation of users, assigning/modifying responsibilities
• Setup new printers and diagnose printing issues
• Support business analysts by providing information required to progress support tickets
• Work in a team environment
• Communicate effectively
• Comfortable with (can read and write) SQL and Unix shell scripts
  
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field AND a minimum of five years of practical, relevant experience working as a Database Administrator
• Hands-on experience with and working knowledge of Oracle Applications Release 12.1
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Proven ability to work directly and effectively with customers with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow-up and triage conflicting priorities
• Must be able to learn and keep current on technologies
• Proven ability to identify problems, troubleshoot, analyze and plan actions necessary to resolve identified problems
  
  

Night Shift Role with Premium Pay:

• Our Company offers a 10% higher rate than regular hours.
  
  

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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